Director - Kindle Offline Retail - Amazon - Tokyo

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Position Summary
As our Kindle business has grown, we have established off-line partnerships to distribute Kindle devices and accessories. We are looking for a senior leader in Japan to manage all aspects of our offline business across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have many years of experience closing, managing and growing retail channels for manufacturers. We are building and creating this business as we go, so we need a creative leader with exceptional judgment and the ability to deliver under stressful and ambiguous circumstances.

The position is based in Amazon’s Japan Headquarters in Tokyo and reports to the VP, Kindle Japan
Key Strategic Objectives
Hiring, managing and developing a world class team across multiple business functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of hiring stars and developing future business leaders from within their organization.
Building and executing go-to-market strategies for Kindle devices and accessories through various retail channels in Japan. All functions in offline retail team (account management, marketing, business development and operations) will report to the Director. The ideal candidate will have managed an independent business unit by well-defined business strategy, lasting partner alliances and solid account management in a rapid growing business environment.
Managing all aspects of the Kindle wholesale P&L, including inventory, order management, fulfillment, and associated financials. The ideal candidate will have an experience managing businesses by strong analytical skills and insight. They will have a demonstrated record of growing revenue while simultaneously improving operational performance.

Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Strong business judgment with a track record of successfully delivering quantifiable results in a very competitive business environment
Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential
Effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. Knowledge of the retail industry is preferred
Tenacity to develop ideas independently, thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and convert ideas into tangible business results is essential for success.
Oral and written fluency in Japanese and English
Bachelor's degree is required

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